The week's biggest HR stories cover: strategies for minimising workplace conflict risks; the best employers for leadership and 'giving back'; a successful 'double dipping' claim; why bargaining is reaching an impasse; and more.
An employer's inconsistent disciplinary response to a workplace incident rendered a supervisor's dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in ordering reinstatement.
Employees with some say over when, where, and how long they work for are much more likely to be high-performing than those with less flexibility, new research shows.
Termination letters must be crystal clear to help employers avoid confusion and potential claims, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer reaffirms in this week's featured post.
A supervisor's approach to managing an employee's workplace behaviour was not heavy-handed or unreasonable, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in refusing to make a stop-bullying order.
Restructuring its workforce to reduce 'excessive hierarchy' has helped an organisation become more agile and improve its customer service, this case study shows.
A poor-performing employee was not given an adequate opportunity or support to improve, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his unfair dismissal claim.
Australia and New Zealand's top employers have witnessed superior leadership behaviours during the pandemic, and retained employee confidence despite its challenges, according to new research.
An employer that stood down an employee in light of reduced demand for her work did so in contravention of the Fair Work Act, and has been ordered to reinstate her previous hours.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
